The Israeli Army has barred all Palestinians from entering Israel, except for “medical and humanitarian cases.” It comes after strict measures were already taken following a fatal Tel Aviv attack.

An army spokeswoman told AFP that the border closure will last until midnight Sunday.

The UN has stated that the Israel’s step may amount to collective punishment, which is prohibited under international law, and will “only increase the sense of injustice and frustration felt by Palestinians," spokeswoman Ravina Shamdasani told a news briefing, as quoted by Reuters.